Skin Tone
PHOTOFACIAL
How does it work?
Photofacial is a laser light treatment that targets pigment issues, such as brown spots, sun damage and red spots, and redness.
Benefits are:
- Lightens brown spots and reduces redness
Prior to treatment:
- Avoid direct sunlight, spray tans, and tanning lotions for a minimum of 2 weeks.
- No photosensitive medications for 7 days prior to treatment.
- No Accutane for at least 6 months prior to your appointment.
- We cannot treat pregnant or nursing women.
During treatment:
Skin may feel hot during treatment.
Post treatment:
- Redness and swelling are expected following photo facials and will resolve over time.
- Ice packs can alleviate any discomfort.
- Avoid sun exposure for a minimum of 7 days post treatment. Use sunscreen consistently for at least 2 weeks.
- Wash area with a gentle cleanser and avoid scratchy exfoliants until completely healed.
- You may wear makeup immediately if skin tolerates it.
- Reds may look brighter before they fade. Browns may look darker and more obvious (similar to a coffee ground appearance). This is normal and expected, DO NOT pick or scrub these areas.
- If treating the neck, chest or arms, healing time can take much longer.
Maintenance:
For maximum results, recommend 3 treatments over Winter months.
$300 or 1 Sedo Select credit
BBL/HERO
How does it work?
BBL/HERO Takes Photofacial to another level with three times the power and twice the comfort.
Benefits are:
- Quickly treats large areas, such as the back, legs, and arms.
- Corrects pigmented lesions, skin flushing, and acne.
- Tightens crepey and lax skin.
Prior to treatment:
- Avoid direct sunlight, spray tans, and tanning lotions for a minimum of 2 weeks.
- No photosensitive medications for 7 days prior to treatment.
- No Accutane for at least 6 months prior to your appointment.
- We cannot treat pregnant or nursing women.
During treatment:
Client may experience an intense tingling or hot sensation in the treatment area for 1-2 minutes.
Post treatment:
- Avoid direct sunlight on treated areas and use sunscreen.
- Avoid any exfoliants, retinols or glycolic products for 2 weeks.
- Makeup can be worn as tolerated.
- You may begin to peel in as little 24 hours or up to a week depending on treatment area.
- It is crucial that you do NOT peel, pick or vigorously rub the flaking & peeling skin.
- Your skin may feel very dry initially. You may find relief in using a more concentrated moisturizer for the first few days.
Maintenance:
Recommend 1 – 2 per year.
$400 or 2 Sedo Select credits
CHEMICAL PEEL
How does it work?
A chemical peel is a procedure in which a chemical solution is applied to the skin to remove the top layers.
Sedo offers two different types of Peels:
- Obagi Blue provides a single solution to a wide range of skin problems. From wrinkles to pigmentation, the peel can reduce the appearance of blemishes, fine lines, and wrinkles of all types.
- A Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA) Peel is performed to treat a wide range of skin problems, such as visible signs of aging, sun damage, acne scarring, and hyperpigmentation.
Benefits are:
- Evens skin tone.
- Improves skin texture.
- Tightens crepey and lax skin.
Prior to treatment:
- Avoid direct sunlight, spray tans, and tanning lotions for a minimum of 2 weeks.
- No photosensitive medications for 7 days prior to treatment.
- No Accutane for at least 6 months prior to your appointment.
- We cannot treat pregnant or nursing women.
- Must wait a minimum of 4 weeks since the last chemical peel.
During treatment:
Client may experience an intense tingling or hot sensation in the treatment area for 1-2 minutes.
Post treatment:
- Avoid direct sunlight on treated areas and use sunscreen for 4-6 weeks after treatment.
- It is ESSENTIAL that you do not do any sweat inducing activities for the first 3 days to avoid surface bubbling on the skin that can lead to premature peeling.
- Avoid any exfoliants, retinols or glycolic products for 2 weeks.
- Makeup can be worn as tolerated.
- You may begin to peel in as little 24 hours or up to a week depending on treatment area.
- It is crucial that you do NOT peel, pick or vigorously rub the flaking & peeling skin.
- Your skin may feel very dry initially. You may find relief in using a more concentrated moisturizer for the first few days.
Maintenance:
Recommend a series of 3 chemical peels over a 6 months period of time. Preferably treated during the Fall/Winter seasons due to sun exposure.
$200 or 1 Sedo Select credit.